mdoze911nurse

mdoze911nurse has 27 years experience and specializes in ER, SANE.

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1. Officially not going to be a school nurse after all, at least not this year.

   mdoze911nurse replied to NeoPediRN's topic in School

   i really think you did the right thing. when a director/leader cannot get their story straight and take care of you in the beginning, what are the chances that things will get better. i wish you the best of luck. if you are looking to be a school nur...

2. Going to school for NP at 52 yrs old-am I crazy?

   mdoze911nurse replied to lynn5707's topic in Advanced

   I am doing it too at 52. You're only as old as you feel and this keeps me young!

3. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

   mdoze911nurse replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate

   Rolo, I am looking at the University of South Alabama online. Can you pm me about your classes?

4. What is a good resource for learning Emergency Nursing?

   mdoze911nurse replied to Footballnut's topic in Emergency

   A really great resource is "The Emergency Nursing Bible" by Pat Bemis. It is a quick look-up type book and easy to read. I used it to study for CEN and as just a quick reference if I needed to know more details about a (personal) case review. Most f...

5. Night Shifters... How do you do it?

   mdoze911nurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   op, just find your own cycle. i have worked mostly nights for 26 years and would not change. actually, i did change and took the er manager position. i hated 5 days per week and mornings were always a challenge for me. i asked the admin to let me wor...

6. ER nurses wear "biggirl panties"

   mdoze911nurse replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

   I, too, am proud to be an ER nurse! My daughter who is on ortho/neuro nurse says she can't understand how I do this.... Well, in turn, I don't see how she does her job. My mom was a long term care nurse AFTER she retired from surgery and the Good Lor...

7. San Antonio noc nurses??

   mdoze911nurse replied to MtGypsy's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I have not worked there but I am REALLY interested in going. Can you tell me what travel company you are going with? I am a night person too. I work ER and have heard that there is some really good money in San Antonio. I like the area and would ...

8. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   mdoze911nurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   I did not know if I wanted to stress during National so I am going for the good info and the good time. I always love to meet new people and enjoy visiting with everyone! I will be with a group from Kansas! Hope to see you there!

9. Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

   mdoze911nurse replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

   Are you still planning to take the CEN exam in Sept at National? I am going to National but not planning to take the test until October. I took it 1 year ago and did not pass (lacked 10 correct answers) and have been afraid to retake. 3 of us are tak...

10. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    mdoze911nurse replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    At our place, it is according to day and incident! Any moment may be critical care or it may be another day at the office. The main concern is that the ER nurses are prepared to be critical care on a moments notice! Switching hats with the next heart...

11. A Generation of Wimps?

    mdoze911nurse replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    We have the same problem in our ER and it is the topic of many department manager and ER nurse meetings. Some of the providers were scared into treating not so convincing "10/10" pain when EMTALA was the big news and are afraid of being 'turned in'. ...

12. How to recognize a Frequent Flyer

    mdoze911nurse replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    while counting meds a certain narcotic had decreased in number by 2 vials and i said, "oh, _________ must have been here today" one of the student nurses was standing nearby and said, "oh, m, you have been here way too long when you know who's been ...

13. Uniforms.. color scrubs vs whites

    mdoze911nurse replied to staceylee67's topic in General Nursing

    well said! also, i graduated in the early 80's and we were wearing whites and caps. and no hair on the collar. no tennis shoes etc and we looked great. don't remember being uncomfortable. i do remember being proud to look like a nurse! i don't think...

14. RCC ? does anyone know?

    mdoze911nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what the letters RCC behind an RN's name is. I received a document from a nurse at a nursing home that read Nancy Nurse, RN, RCC. Just wondering what it means. Thanks

15. Diversion ?

    mdoze911nurse replied to jccdtrjmm7's topic in California

    As for employers, I believe that if you are honest with them, you will find a job. Over the years, I have worked with several nurses who have had problems and they are recovering and working. Good luck to you and God Bless you in your endeavors. Reme...